help 2 pc networking

[magix]

i have a few questions here hope u guys can help

1:I intend to set up a 3 pc ethernet at home but i only have 2 pcs
at the moment,the third one will be comng later this year,but can
i use the 3 com ethernet kit to set up a 2 com ethernet for the
time being until i get my third pc,if not should i set up a peer
to peer network with the two nic from the kit and a hub???

2:wat's the definition of a proxy server & wat's the difference
between a router,a switch and a hub??

3:i have a cable connection,can i share the connection between the
PCs if i use ethernet or peer to peer connection??


sorry for the amount of questions but really need help
thanx

 

[jaywallen]

Hi,

I suggest going to this Web site and doing some homework. Answering those questions would require a REALLY long message, and, inevitably, something important would get left out. That Web site covers just about all of the basics of setting up a home network and setting up shared Internet access. Also, do yourself a favor and don't just pursue one line of thought while you're doing the research. Look at two or three different ways of accomplishing what you want to accomplish so that you can choose the one that will work best for you.

Regards,
Jim

 

[magix]

ok
thanx

 

[jaywallen]

Have fun! It ain't rocket science or most of the people who do it, me especially, wouldn't be doin' it!

Regards,
Jim